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CE61 EXD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 EXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,846 miles

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Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,844 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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Fail 5 Sep 2024 119,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

condition of bodywork

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,745 miles

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Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage o/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage

back box deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2021 88,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage

back box deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,652 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 75,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,340 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,601 miles

damage to rear bumper

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 22 May 2015 37,408 miles

offside front tyre tread on 2mm

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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CE61 EXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE61 EXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CE61 EXD registered?

CE61 EXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is CE61 EXD safe to buy?

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